Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are now officially listed as questionable vs. the Bulls Monday night. Maxey is dealing with a sprained finger in his right shooting hand, though Nick Nurse did tell reporters Sunday that the guard was a full participant at practice.

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As the Sixers’ poor efforts continue, let’s see if they can end their seven-game losing streak on Monday against the Bulls.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday evening that Embiid is “considering alternative options, such as surgery, for his injured left knee.” Embiid has been receiving regular injections in his knee in an attempt to remain on the court, but he’s still far from 100%.

The Sixers’ effort was abysmal to start the game before a late comeback attempt was thwarted by buzzer-beating offensive rebound.

Nick Nurse on not playing Joel Embiid in the fourth: “That group was just playing so well together and had good feel for the game at that point, and just wanted to let them roll with

The more the 76ers struggle, the likelier it becomes that the team's best chance is to build around the star guard.

Tyrese Maxey played very poorly in the 76ers' loss to the Raptors. Nick Nurse wonders if he's dealing with an injury.